VSV Rotterdam-Zuid

What VSV Rotterdam-Zuid does

VSV Rotterdam-Zuid (legal name: Verloskundig Samenwerkingsverband Rotterdam-Zuid) is a Dutch non-profit healthcare collaboration network that coordinates obstetric and maternity care across Rotterdam-Zuid, Hoekse Waard, and Nisserwaard. The network binds 28 independent midwife practices (verloskundigenpraktijken), 19 maternity care organizations (kraamzorgorganisaties), and two hospitals — Ikazia and Maasstad — under standardized clinical protocols, shared referral pathways, and a unified patient-facing information system.

The organization's technology footprint centers on two components. First, the IGDR (Integraal Geboortezorg Dossier Rijnmond), an integrated digital birth-care record co-developed with Samergo and RijnmondNet that went live on June 10, 2025, enabling providers across the network to share patient information. Second, a portfolio of five free mobile applications — Kinderwens (preconception), ZwApp+ (pregnancy), NaZorg (postpartum), NeoZorg (NICU), and LOSS (bereavement) — delivering curated, professional-vetted content across the full maternal care continuum on iOS and Android. Adjacent operational integrations include the heel-prick (hielprik) newborn screening transition to CJG Rijnmond effective January 1, 2025, and referral pathways to DVP Rijnmond for vulnerable pregnancies and Veilig Thuis for domestic violence cases.

VSV Rotterdam-Zuid does not generate revenue through commercial product sales. It is a coordination body whose underlying healthcare services are reimbursed through standard Dutch healthcare insurance via its member providers. The organization employs 1-10 staff in administrative roles, has no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, and no M&A history. Operating status is active, with ongoing protocol updates, partner additions, and digital platform investment through 2024-2025.

Name

VSV Rotterdam-Zuid

Legal name

Verloskundig Samenwerkingsverband Rotterdam-Zuid

Website

https://vsvrotterdamzuid.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VSV Rotterdam-Zuid is a Dutch non-profit collaboration network coordinating obstetric and maternity care across 28 midwife practices, 19 kraamzorg organizations, and two hospitals (Ikazia and Maasstad) serving Rotterdam-Zuid, Hoekse Waard, and Nisserwaard through shared protocols, the IGDR digital record system, and a suite of five mobile apps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maternity and Obstetric Care Coordination

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLALAHAC

Pregnancy & Prenatal Care Telehealth (OB tele-visits, prenatal monitoring)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Telehealth Platforms/Women’s & Family Health Telehealth Platforms (fertility, pregnancy, pediatrics)

SECONDARYHLACAFAC

Maternal & Neonatal Remote Monitoring Platforms

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Digital Health & Health IT/Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) & Connected Care Platforms

Keywords

• Obstetric care coordination
• Maternity care network
• Pregnancy healthcare services
• Birth care collaboration
• Midwife partnership network

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

VSV Rotterdam-Zuid is a non-profit collaboration network (Verloskundig Samenwerkingsverband) that coordinates obstetric and maternity care across 28 midwifery practices, 19 maternity care organizations (kraamzorg), and two hospitals (Ikazia and Maasstad) in the Rotterdam-Zuid, Hoekse Waard, and Nisserwaard regions of the Netherlands. It provides standardized clinical protocols, integrated digital records (IGDR), referral pathways, and a suite of mobile applications supporting women through preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods.

Product overview

VSV Rotterdam-Zuid is a collaboration partnership in obstetric care serving Rotterdam-Zuid, Hoekse Waard, and Nisserwaard regions. The organization offers a suite of five mobile applications (Kinderwens, ZwApp+, NaZorg, NeoZorg, and LOSS) designed to support individuals through preconception, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum phases. Additionally, the IGDR (Integraal Geboortezorg Dossier Rijnmond) digital record system enables information sharing among the network's 28 midwife practices, 19 maternity care organizations, and two hospitals (Ikazia and Maasstad). The apps deliver personalized content based on user profiles and are available for both iOS (Apple App Store) and Android (Google Play Store).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kinderwens App: Free app providing information about preparing for pregnancy, including medical information, lifestyle advice about healthy nutrition, exercise, and mental balance.
• ZwApp+
• NaZorg
• NeoZorg
• LOSS App

Products and services

• Kinderwens App
• ZwApp+
• NaZorg App
• NeoZorg App
• LOSS App
• IGDR (Integraal Geboortezorg Dossier Rijnmond)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• SamergocoreTechnology or Integration · 10 June 2025Samergo co-developed and delivered the webinar for the IGDR (Integraal Geboortezorg Dossier Rijnmond) project launch on June 10, 2025. They are involved in the digital integration platform for the birth care network.
• RijnmondNetcoreTechnology or Integration · 10 June 2025RijnmondNet co-developed and delivered the webinar for the IGDR (Integraal Geboortezorg Dossier Rijnmond) project launch. They provide the digital infrastructure for information sharing among healthcare providers.
• Ikazia ZiekenhuiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIkazia Ziekenhuis is one of two hospitals participating in the VSV Rotterdam-Zuid collaboration network. Located at Montessoriweg 1, 3083AN Rotterdam, it provides obstetric and maternity services including a Mother and Child Center with neonatology and gynecology departments.
• Maasstad ZiekenhuiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaasstad Ziekenhuis is one of two hospitals participating in the VSV Rotterdam-Zuid network. Located at Maasstadweg 21, 3079DZ Rotterdam, it provides obstetric services including a maternity clinic for expectant parents from the Rotterdam region.
• 28 Midwife Practices (Verloskundigenpraktijken)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner28 independent midwife practices across Rotterdam-Zuid, Hoekse Waard, and Nisserwaard are affiliated with VSV Rotterdam-Zuid. Practices include Vkp Korendijk, Vkp Oud-Beijerland, Vkp Hoeksche Waard Oost, Vkp Duna Lus, Vkp Lieveling, Vkp de Linde, Vkp Isis, Dorpshart verloskundigen, Vkp Rozenburg, Vkc Amara, Vkp Jy en ik, Vkp Vive, Vkp Elle Barendrecht, Vkp Mavita, Vkp Pendrecht, Vkp Zuidwijk, Vkp Charlois, Vkp Ridderkerk, Vkp Nieuw Leven, Vkp IJsselmonde, Vkp Rotterdam Bevalt, Vkp op Zuid Randweg, Vkp House of Birth, Vkp Eva, Vkp Het Wonder, Vkp Maashaven, and Vkp aan de Maas.
• 19 Maternity Care Organizations (Kraamzorgorganisaties)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner19 kraamzorg (maternity care) organizations are affiliated with VSV Rotterdam-Zuid. Partners include Kraamzorg de Eilanden, Kraamzorg Naviva, Kraamzorg de Drechtstromen, Coöperatie Kraamzorggroep, Birth Company, Kraamzorg Madelief, Kraamzorg RST, Kraamzorg de Waarden, Kraamzorg Mama, Kraamzorg de Eerste week, Kraamzorg Little Wonder, Kraamzorg Gro-up, Kraamcentrum DAT, Kraamzorg de Bakermand, Kraamzorg Mama en Baby, and BabyCare Kraamzorg.
• Centrum voor Jeugd en Gezin (CJG) RijnmondmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCJG Rijnmond is a regional center for youth and family providing support from pregnancy through age 18. Starting January 1, 2025, CJG Rijnmond took over the heel prick (hielprik) screening for newborns from midwives. Contact: Ina Bouman, teamleider neonatale screenings.
• Moeders voor MoedersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationwide organization part of Aspen Oss b.v. that helps people with fertility problems by collecting pregnancy-related materials. Listed as a useful link on the VSV website.
• DVP RijnmondmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDVP Rijnmond (Doulas en Vroedvrouwen Partners Rijnmond) maintains care pathways for vulnerable pregnancies. VSV Rotterdam-Zuid refers patients to DVP Rijnmond for specialized care pathways including overstijgende en integrale zorgpaden.
• Bijwerkingencentrum LarebminorOthersProvides information about medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding, tailored for pregnant women and new mothers. Listed as a useful link for patient information.
• Trimbos InstituutminorOthersMental health institute providing knowledge about tobacco, alcohol, and drug use prevention. Listed as a useful link for healthcare information.
• Veilig ThuisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDomestic violence support organization that VSV refers patients to when domestic violence is suspected during or after pregnancy. Part of the safety network for families.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• KNOV (Koninklijke Nederlandse Organisatie van Verloskundigen): Royal Dutch Organisation of Midwives — the national professional body for Dutch midwives and a broader incumbent in the same maternal-care ecosystem that VSV Rotterdam-Zuid operates within.
• Philips Pregnancy+: Consumer pregnancy-tracking app from a major incumbent medtech. Competes for the same patient engagement moments as VSV's Kinderwens and ZwApp+ apps, with a broader geographic and commercial footprint.

Emerging players

• Maven Clinic: Digital maternal and family-health platform offering virtual care, content, and care navigation. Comparable as a scaled digital maternal-health offering that competes for the same patient and provider mindshare, albeit via a venture-backed, cross-geography model.
• Ovia Health (Labcorp): Maternal and reproductive health digital platform covering fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. Overlaps with VSV's pregnancy-tracking app (ZwApp+) in addressing expectant mothers with curated information and tracking tools.

Direct peers

• VSV Breda: Regional Dutch VSV in the Breda region operating with the same midwife/kraamzorg/hospital coordination model. Most directly comparable to VSV Rotterdam-Zuid in service offering and regulatory environment.
• VSV Nijmegen: Regional Dutch VSV in the Nijmegen area that organizes obstetric collaboration between midwives, kraamzorg, and hospitals. Direct comparison to VSV Rotterdam-Zuid in scope, governance, and reliance on Dutch integrated-care policy.
• VSV Amsterdam: Another Dutch Verloskundig Samenwerkingsverband coordinating midwife practices, maternity care organizations, and hospitals in the Amsterdam region under the same national integrated-birth-care framework — structurally and functionally analogous to VSV Rotterdam-Zuid.

Others

• BabyCenter: Established pregnancy and parenting information platform. Thematically adjacent: it competes for the patient-information role that VSV's PATH app suite and website fulfill, though it is global rather than regionally curated by clinical networks.
• RIVM (Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu): Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment — sets national maternity-care and vaccination policy (e.g., RSV program, heel prick). Ecosystem participant that defines the regulatory and public-health framework in which VSV Rotterdam-Zuid operates.
• CJG Rijnmond (Centrum voor Jeugd en Gezin): Regional Dutch center for youth and family that took over the heel prick (hielprik) newborn screening from midwives in 2025. Strategic adjacent partner, not a competitor, but operates within the same maternal/child-health service chain as VSV Rotterdam-Zuid.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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